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Foxes English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Foxes English Pronunciation Test: read ten easy sentences about foxes aloud and see every unclear word in red.

Level A110 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About the Foxes English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about foxes? The Foxes English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy A1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Foxes pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as foxes, orange, bushy, tails, live, holes, come, night, clever, baby, cubs, eat. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Foxes Pronunciation Test

  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • OW sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • OY sound: For Y, start with your tongue high, as in yes and yellow.

How to Do Well in the Foxes Pronunciation Test

  • Read slowly and clearly. Speed is not important at A1 level.
  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.

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Sounds in this test

What the Foxes English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

F sound

Foxes are orange.

02

SH sound

They have bushy tails.

03

Long O sound

Foxes live in holes.

04

OW sound

They come out at night.

05

K and G sounds

Foxes are very clever.

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Short U sound

Baby foxes are cubs.

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Long I sound

Foxes eat mice and birds.

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F sound

A fox can run fast.

09

Long E sound

I saw a fox in the street.

10

OY sound

Foxes have pointed ears.

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FAQ

Foxes English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Foxes English Pronunciation Test?
The Foxes English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test. You read short sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Foxes English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Foxes English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another A1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.